Senior Safety Specialist

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Date: Mar 11, 2025

Location: Noblesville, IN, US, 46060Anderson, IN, US, 46013Muncie, IN, US, 47302Richmond, IN, US, 47374-1018Marion, IN, US, 46953-4009

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Support our Texas Gas Operations in Houston, by working closely with front line employees, leadership and other members of the Safety and Training organization. This position will provide safety support by participating in field observations, safety committees, safety meetings, incident investigations and learning events, implementing Safety and Health programs, providing safety guidance to employees, establishing relationships with coworkers, company personnel and industry peers, and by providing excellent customer service to the Texas Gas Operations organization.

Essential Functions

• Provide daily safety support to assigned work groups.

• Conduct observations/audits of personnel, tools, equipment, and work practices to assure safe and proper procedures are being observed.

• Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations on programs, practices, tools and equipment aimed at reducing or eliminating risk for Gas Operations personnel.

• Participate in and lead Learning Events within the organization.

• Conduct incident investigations to identify causes and corrective actions.

• Collaborates with various departments and levels of leadership on the development, delivery and implementation of effective safety programs and policies.

• Supports the organization’s SIF prevention strategy through discussions, presentations, and training.

• Review, interpret, and apply workplace safety standards, such as OSHA, PHMSA, NFPA, ANSI, ASTM.

• Monitor and review safety data for trends and identify risk reduction strategies.

• Develop and conduct safety training and presentations.

• Maintains relationships as necessary with appropriate agencies and keeps abreast of regulatory/governmental proceedings to identify impacts to the organization.

• Assists legal department as required regarding occupational safety and potential exposure concerns.

• Participate in Emergency Operations when emergency response is activated.

• Able to understand technical terminology to assist and/or lead the development and design of innovative safety and/or operational initiatives.

• Able to lead incident investigations and present findings and actions to the organization.

• Able to work collaboratively with Safety team members, operations, engineering, training and other work groups within the organization.

Education Description

Requires bachelor’s degree in safety or related technical field (e.g., Industrial Engineering (Safety), Science, Business or Behavioral Sciences) from an accredited college or university. Or a combination of education and experience where two (2) years of experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education. This is more than the experience requirements noted below.

Experience

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

• Requires minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Safety, with preferred safety experience in Gas Utilities, Oil and Gas Operations, or Industrial Organizations.

• Preferred valid certification as a: CSP, ASP, CUSP, OHST, or CHST.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay

• Paid training

• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

• Transit subsidies

• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off

• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Start Date: 03/11/2025​

Posting End Date: 03/23/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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